If I Can't Have You
by Charlotte Levin
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Pub Date 9 Jul 2020 | Archive Date 16 Jul 2020
Pan Macmillan | Mantle
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Description
What if the problem with your love life is you?
If I Can't Have You by Charlotte Levin is an all-consuming novel about loneliness, obsession and how far we go for the ones we love.
Samuel, the day we met I knew I’d finally found what I’ve been waiting for.
You.
Happiness, at last.
Then you left me.
And now I am alone.
Everyone I love leaves in the end.
But not this time.
I’m not giving up on us.
I’m not giving up on you.
When you love someone, you never let them go.
That’s why for me, this is just beginning.
Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine meets You by Caroline Kepnes.
Advance Praise
'So beautifully written, such a devastatingly compelling story... I can honestly say it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read - it is without shadow of a doubt, EASILY up there with Girl On a Train and Eleanor Oliphant.'
- Ruth Jones
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781529032390 |
PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 400 |
Featured Reviews
I got completely drawn in to this book. Constance was written so well I thought I could touch her. My heart broke for this complex character throughout; the issues she had with her mother and the need to be loved by the narcissistic doctor . I got totally caught up in her life and was cheering her on and cringing in equal measure throughout the book. Towards the end I felt quite emotional as the story drew to a close. If you want a fantastically written, character driven novel, where you can invest in the madness of Constance then you won't be disappointed.
What can I say.? This book grabbed me from the first page, I fell into it completely and loved every page... it was gripping, fast paced and a real page turner. I loved Constance, and really felt for her... and so wanted her to find her happiness.. her friendship with Edward was so heartwarming.. . perfect for fans of ‘’You’ this is a perfect read to snuggle down with a nice cuppa.
I will be recommending this to all my friends as I can see this is going to be a real hit.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read in return for an honest review.
5stars.
I was excited by this book as soon as I read the blurb. I love novels with flawed protagonists (especially women) and ones which really get under your skin. I love meeting characters who are dysfunctional and real. If you want a light-hearted rom-com, this book is not for you. If you want something raw and unsettling which will make your heart race, buy this book. I read the entire thing in a day.
It follows the story of Constance who develops an unhealthy obsession with a man she works with. We know he's no good for her, but Connie doesn't, and we watch as she descends uncomfortably into a dark place truly believing that he loves her back. As the book develops, we learn more about why she's formed this attachment and we just want to help her (well, I did).
What I loved about this book is that even though Connie comes off as unhinged a lot of the time, many of the things she feels as a woman in her mid-twenties are entirely relatable. It's a smart observation of how women are treated by men in general, particularly today.
This is a well written debut I quite literally couldn't put down. Looking forward to seeing what the author writes next.